Date: 16/11/2024
Duration: 09:00-13:00 (EAT)
Location: Kampala
Celebrating 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships in Uganda
In 2024, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) is celebrating 65 years of awarding scholarships to support development impact. In Uganda, alumni are marking this anniversary by amplifying the role and contributions of Commonwealth Scholarships towards the development of Uganda’s key sectors and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During this event, Commonwealth Alumni will showcase the impact of their Commonwealth Scholarship on their subsequent career, sharing how they are leveraging the skills and knowledge attained during their scholarship to drive positive change and make impactful contributions across a various fields and sectors.
The event also seeks to enhance the visibility of Commonwealth Scholarships in Uganda and explore opportunities for alumni in-country and across the Commonwealth to work together to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues.
This will be shared with registered attendees.
HE Lisa Chesney, British High Commissioner to Uganda
Hon. Miyingo Chrysostom, Minister for Higher Education
Dr Kedrace, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports
Annabel Boud, CEO, Commonwealth Scholarships
Millicent Mugabi, Country Director, British Council Uganda
Caroline Kiconco, Programme Manager, Commonwealth Scholarships
Professor William Bazeyo, Patron, Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Alumni Association of Uganda (CSFAAU)
Andrew Omara, Executive Director, Windle International
Susan Opok Tumusiime, Executive Director, FAWE Uganda Chapter
Professor Banabas Niwangwe, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University
Professor Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya, Vice Chancellor, Kyambogo University
